When he arrived at the east gate, an officer of the security regiment greeted him, and Liu Tianshu took a closer look, it was the young officer who was checking his party at the city gate that day.

When the officer saw Tan Liuyi approaching, he immediately recognized it as the fleeing merchant who had entered the city that day, and he had also collected a lot of ocean at that time, and then a smile appeared on his face.

"Which of you is in the lead?"

Tan Liu greeted him and arched his hand and replied: "Hello sir, I am Tan Weicheng, the leader of the Liugu County Anti-Japanese National Salvation Self-Defense Squadron, we were ordered to come to cooperate with your army to defend the east gate, please instruct the commander." ”

The officer's eyes swept over Tan Liu's face, and he said, "I know you, I am Zheng Yong, the commander of the first company and the third platoon of the second battalion of the security regiment, you come with me." ”

Zheng Yong took Tan Liu and his entourage to the courtyard under the East Gate City, and said to Tan Liu: "Captain Tan, you rest here first, and I will send someone to send weapons and ammunition later, in addition, the fifty young men assigned to us by the county government will arrive soon, and you take them to repair the city fortifications." ”

After speaking, Zheng Yong turned around and walked out.

After Liu Tianshu saw that everyone began to enter the house, he stood in the courtyard and looked around.

This courtyard is next to the doorway in the east of the county, and several barricades made of sandbags are scattered near the city gate, and there are stairs next to it to walk up the heavy city wall, on which many soldiers can be faintly seen walking back and forth.

It's just a specific defense on the city wall, he didn't get permission, he couldn't go up without permission, and naturally he couldn't see it.

As he observed and pondered, he heard a shout from the city wall, and then several soldiers hurried to open the city gate.

Immediately afterward, more than 30 soldiers covered in gunpowder smoke and blood entered the city gate, accompanied by 20 policemen wearing crooked hats.

After these people entered the city, they immediately walked towards the city, and Liu Tianshu only heard the soldiers not far away whispering: "I didn't expect the first battalion to be beaten so badly, more than 200 men, there is only so much left." ”

"Alas, you said that with this bit of broken copper and iron in our hands, where is the opponent of the little devil, it seems that this time it is hanging." Another soldier muttered under his breath.

Then, I saw an old man's voice sound: "What are you muttering, are you too long?" Don't want to live anymore? ”

When the two soldiers heard this, they immediately shut up and just buried their heads in their guns.

At this time, Liu Tianshu understood that the first battalion of the security regiment that was defending the Dongshan position had been defeated by the little devils, no wonder the gunfire outside the city gradually stopped.

The first battalion was defeated, and Qi Fuyou's security regiment was sharply reduced by one-third, and what followed was definitely a fierce battle.

Sure enough, an hour later, with a burst of shouts, the entire East Gate defense line immediately became tense, and countless soldiers began to run around with guns.

At this time, the guns and ammunition that had been distributed to them were also delivered.

Liu Tianshu held an old sleeve in his hand that even the rifling was smoothed, and a wry smile appeared on his face when he thought of the eight bullets in his pocket.

In order to defend the city, Liu Yuancai, the county magistrate, took out all the funds of the county government this time, but the weapons and ammunition were still not enough.

Fortunately, all the personnel of their squadron are from the Jiang family and the Liu family, and of course, there are also direct males from the main family, most of these people were originally equipped with guns, and this time they were assigned twelve rifles, which can be regarded as arming all the personnel of this squadron.

Although Liu Tianshu also had a pistol, he saw that no one wanted the remaining old sleeve, so he simply picked it up.

As soon as the little devil attacked the city, the development of the situation became unpredictable, and his pistol ammunition was running out, and he was able to save a little bit a little.

As the atmosphere became more and more tense, Zheng Yong ran over with two soldiers, followed by dozens of young men wearing people's clothes, as soon as he saw Tan Liu, he shouted directly: "Captain Tan, the little devil has arrived under the city, you immediately take your people and send these sandbags to the city wall with them." ”

"Okay." Tan Liu was not polite at this time, and after simply responding, he waved his big hand, and asked Liu Jianguang and Liu Tianshu to take their own people, divide those young and strong men into two groups, and run under the city wall, load sand with sand, carry sandbags, and quickly run towards the city wall.

Liu Tianshu asked Shi Qiang to stay below to command the loading of sand, put the rifle on his shoulder, grabbed a bag, and ran to the city wall.

When he arrived at the city wall, he found that the city wall was about five meters wide, and the retaining wall of the battlement was about one and a half meters high, and many soldiers were reinforcing the shooting fortifications at the battlement, and the city wall had a corner tower every 20 meters, and there were not a small hollowed out shooting holes in the middle of the thick wall.

However, after carrying a few bags in a row, he found that although the soldiers on the city wall were nervously preparing for battle, the weapons in their hands were all light weapons, except for a heavy machine gun in the most important position at the entire east gate, there were only three light machine guns, and as for mortars and the like, they did not see a single one.

Fortunately, the morale of the soldiers of the security regiment seemed to be good, and a veteran leaned on a sandbag to smoke, and when he saw Liu Tianshu coming, he handed him one.

Liu Tianshu took the cigarette, lit the fire of the veteran, took a deep breath, and asked with some concern: "This old brother, do you say that the little devil will attack the city?" ”

The veteran glanced at Liu Tianshu, spit out a smoke ring and said: "It doesn't matter if you come or not, if you come to Lao Tzu, you will be **** mother, if you can pull two devils on your back, it will be worth it if Lao Tzu dies." ”

The veteran's nonchalant words shocked Liu Tianshu's heart, and his expression suddenly became serious.

Yes, what is there to think about when it comes to the end, the little devil dares to come to attack the city, just fight, and he has not beaten the devil. As for how it will develop in the future, there must be a road before the car reaches the mountain, as long as you do your best.

Thinking of this, Liu Tianshu immediately had a sudden epiphany, he walked down the city wall, and then sent a box of grenades to the city wall.

At noon, the Japanese army Kojima Brigade finally completed the encirclement of Rugu County, Kojima stood on the hill east of the county seat, holding a telescope to observe the Rugu County in the distance, with a smug smile on his face.

Liugu County is a famous ancient city in western Hebei, and it has preserved a very complete city wall, he can clearly see through the telescope that there are many busy figures on the city wall.

It seems that the Chinese on the opposite side want to rely on the strong city wall to defend it. Thinking of this, a sneer flashed in his heart, and he turned to the translator who followed him and said: "Lin Sang, immediately send the letter of persuasion into the city, and ask Liu Yuancai to open the city gate and surrender to the Imperial Japanese Army within two hours, otherwise, the Imperial Japanese Army will use artillery fire to let him taste the fate of opposing the Imperial Army." ”

"Hay, let's do it for the little ones." The interpreter nodded and replied, and then, under the protection of several Japanese soldiers, he walked down the city with a white flag.

When Kojima saw the interpreter far away, he withdrew his gaze and turned around and walked into the command post not far away.

When Yoshino saw the captain coming in, he immediately bowed down and stood up, and asked puzzledly: "Your Excellency, as long as you give an order, I can capture the county seat of Rugu with one charge, why bother to persuade these cowardly Shina?" ”

"No, Yoshino-kun, you don't understand, Ruya County is a beautiful and ancient county seat, where every grass and tree has a profound cultural heritage, you see, how beautiful the city wall is, besides, the bloodless blade is the highest war realm." Kojima shook his head and said.

Before joining the army, Kojima was a doctoral student in the Department of History at the University of Tokyo, studying Chinese history, but unfortunately after the September 18 Incident, he was drafted into the military.

Although he has experienced wars since entering China, he still has a natural love for history and culture.

Yoshino heard the captain say this, and there was a look of incomprehension on his face, but he didn't argue anymore.

The translator and a few Japanese soldiers did not enter the city, and after the letter of surrender was received by the soldiers defending the city, it was quickly sent to the battalion commander Qi Jiaqiang.

Qi Fuyou was discussing the matter of defending the city with Yan Guoye at that time, and when he saw Qi Jiaqiang running in, he immediately glared at him unhappily.

Qi Jiaqiang didn't care, but shouted anxiously: "Commander, Little Japan has sent a letter of persuasion." With that, he handed the letter of persuasion to Qi Fuyou.

Qi Fuyou took a look, it was written that if he returned to the imperial army, the imperial army would ensure the safety of the people in the city, and at the same time would give heavy rewards to the relevant personnel and entrust them with important tasks.

The letter of persuasion was full of naked intimidation and threats, Qi Fuyou looked at it, sat on the chair, and after a while, he said weakly: "Someone, send the letter of persuasion to County Magistrate Liu." ”

The conditions offered by the Japanese were very attractive, on the one hand, resistance in exchange for the burning of jade, and on the other hand, surrender in exchange for glory and wealth. Two thoughts kept echoing in Qi Fuyou's mind.

However, he knew that Liu Yuancai, a nerd, would definitely choose to resist to the end.

After sending the letter of persuasion to Liu Yuancai, Qi Fuyou's command post immediately fell silent.

Yan Guoye saw Qi Fuyou, who was deep in thought, and asked cautiously: "Tuanzuo, how do you think County Magistrate Liu will decide?" ”

"Guoye, you and my brother have been brothers for many years, just say what you have to say." Qi Fuyou's eyes flashed, and he looked at Yan Guoye and said.

Yan Guoye glanced at Qi Jiaqiang, who was standing on the side, gritted his teeth and said: "Tuanzuo, the little devil killed so many of my brothers in Dongshan, this blood debt can't be just settled, as long as I, Yan Guoye, have a breath, I will definitely not let go of the little devil." ”

When Qi Fuyou heard his words, his expression changed a few times and said: "Guoye, I can understand your feelings, we are all soldiers, and soldiers take obedience to orders as their duty, let's see what County Magistrate Liu will say." By the way, the county government temporarily organized an anti-Japanese self-defense force, and the captain is County Magistrate Liu, but you also know that County Magistrate Liu will lead troops, I think you should go and assist him. ”

When Yan Guoye heard this, he nodded and turned around and walked out.